Questions & Answers

• What is your event cancellation policy? If the client cancels the event for any reason, the deposit ($100.00) is forfeited unless Holliday Productions is able to book the date cancelled. If Holliday Productions rebooks the date, $75.00 is refunded to the client, and $25.00 if forfeited as a booking fee. In the event that Holliday Productions must cancel due to accident, illness, or events beyond the control of Holliday Productions (such as earthquake, tornado, flood, or other natural disasters), the client is entitled to a full refund of any money paid. .

• What are your standard payment terms? A deposit of $100.00 is due back with a signed contract, and the balance is due on the day of the event. Payment can be via check, money order, or cash. (NOTE: Many DJs require payment in full prior to the event or "cash only" payments, but Holliday Productions works in good faith: you have faith that Les will perform well, and he has faith that you will honor the contract!.

• Can your DJ MC our event? Can you provide a microphone? Les is a veteran of over 7 years on the air in the Chicago area and over 500 weddings, and he also works as an emcee for corporate and charity events. He can definitely handle all your announcements and introductions throughout the event. A wireless microphone (Telex) is used by Les and is provided for use by the best man for the toast, etc. If additional microphones are needed, they can be supplied at no additional cost. Simply let Les know what your needs are..

• How many months in advance do I need to reserve your services for my wedding date? As long as the date is still open, you can book Holliday Productions whenever you want. Holliday Productions has been booked up to three years in advance and with as little as two weeks' notice..

• What type of equipment do you use? What special feature (lighting, etc) can you provide? Holliday Productions features the Bose® L1 Model II sound system with the ToneMatch™ audio engine, coupled with a Telex wireless microphone system. Music is played through a Mac G4 laptop with a 500-gig Firewire drive attached. If additional microphones are required, Holliday Productions can supply up to five wireless and one wired microphone, along with three microphone stands with booms. If lights are requested, Holliday Productions will rent the system needed, and the client will pay only the rental cost in addition to the contract amount..

• Can guests make song requests? How many (and what types) of CDs will the DJ bring to the event? Absolutely! Holliday Productions draws from a music library of over 30,000 songs. Holliday Productions features all-digital sound, having moved up from CDs to high-quality mp3, mp4, AAC, and "lossless" music files. That means no skips, no dropouts, and lightning-quick responses to requests. .

• Do you bring backup equipment to the event? Do you have backup djs in case of sickness? Backup is essential. Holliday Productions features the Bose® L1 Model II sound system with the ToneMatch™ audio engine, coupled with a Telex wireless microphone system. Music is played through a Mac G4 laptop with a 500-gig Firewire drive attached. Les has a backup 500-gig Firewire drive as well as an "emergency" drive which can run independent of the laptop if there is a problem. He also has additional microphones available (both wired and wireless) as well as dual amplifiers. Backup DJs, as mentioned earlier, are available through the DJAWP network of performers. Relax! It's covered!.

• How many weddings do you perform each year? Holliday Productions performs at 18-25 weddings most years and has done as many as 45 weddings in a year..

• How early do you typically arrive before an event? Les usually arrives 1 1/2 hours prior to the event to make sure that all equipment is set up and functioning perfectly well in advance of his start time..

• We want to meet and talk to the DJ that will be at our wedding reception, is that a problem? Not at all! In fact, it is encouraged! Once you hire Holliday Productions, you have a consultant with over 25 years of experience to rely on if you have questions, comments, or suggestions. Please contact Les on a regular basis as needed..

• How many DJs do you have on staff? What is your qualification for hiring DJs Les Holliday IS Holliday Productions. He is a veteran of weddings, parties, reunions, corporate events. In the event of an emergency, there is a backup DJ available through DJAWP (Disc Jockey Association of Western Pennsylvania)..

• What standard attire will the DJ wear to my function? May I request that the DJ wear a tuxedo? Les wears a tuxedo, even when he is setting up his equipment!.

• Do you disc jockeys take any breaks or pauses from playing music? Holliday Productions performs continuously without a break..

• What happens prior to the wedding? When do you need our song list? Contact Les at least two weeks prior to the wedding to go over the pronunciation of wedding party names and matchups, and to go over the flow of events from the time the first guest arrives to the final song. Songs can be requested at any time prior to the wedding, and Les will make every effort to obtain any songs which are not already on the Holliday Productions playlist, which draws from a library of over 30,000 songs. It is best to have the song list at least two weeks prior to the wedding, but Les will even take requests at the reception..

• Do we need to provide a meal for the DJ during the event? Holliday Productions performs continuously without a break, not even for a meal. If you would like to provide a meal "to go" for Les after the event, that is very kind, but not necessary..

• What makes you different from other local disc jockeys? Why should someone hire you? Professional experience, great music, and establishing a good rapport with audiences make Holliday Productions the best choice for your event. The best equipment for clear, accurate sound production means you'll love the sound. Over seven years of on-air experience in the Chicago area means you can count on getting a true professional. And Holliday Productions is FULLY INSURED! Many local DJs do not carry liability/equipment insurance, yet more and more venues are requiring DJs to show proof of insurance before they will allow the DJ in the door..

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